THE Beltane • May 2-6, 2018 • Maryland
Kate has been involved in Scene activities for more than twenty years, and has been active in the kink community for more than fifteen. Her eclectic path has covered diverse ground, and she enjoys educating folks about the varied and different ways to explore life through many kinds of play. During that time, Kate’s involvement in the spiritual side of kink has grown and flourished, leading to a focus on ecstatic experience through sensation, and connection with the Divine through ordeal. Probably owing to early and repeated certification in American Red Cross safety courses, Kate’s keen to provide knowledge and environment for folks to safely be as consensually kinky as they please. Kate also encourages you to try out new and different sensations at The Exploratorium!
Exploratorium
This is an educational space to learn about different paths and techniques. Sample new experiences in sensation in this safe, supportive forum, with demonstrations by skilled and experienced presenters. Learn more about techniques, tools, toys, safety, and sharing of intent — for fun and for spiritual purposes. Bring questions, an open mind, a curious nature, and a desire to learn and share! |
Healing and Hot Wax
In the path of Ordeal, there are many ways to combine healing and physical experience. Join Kate as she leads a guided healing meditation using hot melted wax to use the body to release the mind to manifest Intent and connect to the Divine. Bring a towel or ground covering to go under a provided dropcloth, and something to use as a blindfold. Donations to offset the cost of supplies ($5 per person/$10 per couple) are requested, or you may choose to bring your own low-temperature candle/s if you wish; “7-day” glass-column novena candles from the Hispanic-foods section of your local grocery; you will want at least three candles. You may bring a partner/s or attend solo; solo attendees will be paired randomly (with consent) to the extent that even numbers are possible; partnerships of more than two people should be advised that the meditation will only be run twice, so that each partner may take a turn giving and receiving. Please sign up on the sheet at HQ in advance, before 12noon on Friday; attendance is strictly limited to ensure adequate room for all participants. |
Driving Towards Ecstasy
The classic returns! A combination of guided meditation towards ecstatic cathartic release and hard-rockin’ sexy music are the foundation for this Dungeon-based ritual. Ritual briefing will begin promptly; please arrive on time with impact toys (and a playmate) in hand, prepared to plunge into this shared journey, which Kate will guide. Experience with both Scene activities and energy work is a plus! Join other Players to build energy together and work towards an ecstatic release while enjoying a selection of rhythmic music. If you’re not with a partner but wish to contribute to the energy-raising, you are welcome to follow along within the guidelines set during the ritual briefing. Please note: space for this experience is limited. There will be a sign-up sheet at HQ until 6:30 pm on Friday. Pairs who sign up ahead of time secure a piece of furniture, and we cannot guarantee spaces will be available for walk-in partners. |